Tuesday, September 2, 2008

We are a group of researchers who want to better understand the experiences of teens in the United States ages 14-19 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, transgender or questioning their sexual or gender orientation. Because we appreciate you sharing your time and experiences with us, you'll receive a $15 gift certificate (valid only in the US) after completing the survey!

Our team is diverse: we're queer and straight, racially/ethnically diverse, and we come from different professional backgrounds. Many of us have worked with LGBTQ youth in the past, and we're all committed to understanding the experiences of LGBTQ youth. That's why we designed this survey!

Once the survey is complete, we will compile people’s answer to document the strengths and challenges in the lives of LGBTQ youth. We will share this information in various ways such as by reporting to:

Agencies providing services and programs for LGBTQ youth

Schools so they can better attend to people’s needs

Other professionals who care about LGBTQ youth and are in a position to effect policies, services, education, and public compassion.

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Welcome!

PFLAG-Olympia is a Washington state chapter of the national PFLAG organization - the USA's foremost family-based organization committed to the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons.

Support to cope with an adverse society,Education to enlighten an ill-informed public, andAdvocacy to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.

PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

Our Vision – We celebrate diversity and envision a society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Only with respect, dignity and equality for all will we reach our full potential as human beings, individually and collectively. PFLAG welcomes the participation and support of all who share in, and hope to realize this vision.